Residential Property Associate

Residential Property Associate (3-5 PQE) | The City | Top 100 ranked firm

Are you an experienced Residential Property solicitor looking to become part of a highly ranked and progressive Top 100 law firm? Join a dynamic Residential Property team in London, where you will have the opportunity to develop your career further while helping to drive the growth of a thriving practice.

The Firm:

This prestigious firm is ranked within the top 100 with a strong reputation for technical excellence and a client-first approach. With a network of over 600 colleagues across multiple offices, they provide an inclusive, people-focused culture where collaboration is key. Known for their diverse client base and complex, high-profile legal work, this firm prides itself on fostering an environment where all colleagues can thrive, progress and contribute to the firm's ongoing success.

The Residential Property team deals with varying property transactions across their impressive domestic and international client base, including a number of private banks, HNW individuals and families, developers and more!

Headed by an award-winning Partner, who has extensive knowledge across a broad spectrum of Residential Property matters. You will be joining a team of established and experienced lawyers, where you will be supported in shaping your career trajectory, with opportunities to build client relationships and work on high-value matters.

They are seeking an Associate to help drive the next phase of growth and further expand their market position.

The Role:

This is a unique opportunity for a Residential Property Associate with 3 - 5 PQE to join their growing team. Working with the firm's domestic and international client base, you will be working alongside exceptional lawyers, where your will drive further success for both your career and the firm.

Advise on a variety of residential transactions from instruction through to completion, including freehold, leasehold, new builds, re-mortgages and more complex matters.

You'll be trusted to work independently, but never in isolation. This is a team that collaborates closely, shares knowledge and values each other's input.

Key responsibilities include:

• Manage and progress a varied caseload, handling transactions efficiently and delivering high-quality legal advice with excellent client service.
• Work collaboratively with partners and senior lawyers, taking instructions, preparing solutions, scoping/pricing work and supporting pitches or projects.
• Build strong client relationships, meeting expectations, developing your profile as a residential property lawyer and delivering commercially astute outcomes.
• Support business development, including networking, developing contacts/referrers and contributing to team initiatives.
• Identify opportunities for growth, such as cross-selling within the firm and helping to increase internally referred work.

What makes this opportunity stand out:

• Join a highly ranked firm, with a prestigious reputation, complex work and a genuinely progressive, collaborative culture.
• Advise on an elite client base, including private banks, high-net-worth individuals, families, developers and international clients, giving exposure to high-value and sophisticated transactions.
• Work alongside highly regarded and experienced lawyers, where you will receive career-shaping support.
• Take on responsibility from day one, working on matters independently, while benefiting from a close-knit, knowledge-sharing team environment.
• Grow your career and market profile through business development opportunities, client relationship-building and playing a key role in driving the team's next phase of strategic growth.

Requirements:

• 3 - 5 years PQE (England & Wales) Solicitor, Legal Executive or Licensed Conveyancer with experience in Residential Property.
• Previous experience within a residential property team and ideally in the London region.
• Strong client / project management skills with a focus on delivery of excellent client service.
• Organised and able to effectively prioritise.
• Ability to work effectively in a small team

Apply now for immediate consideration or contact JMC Legal Recruitment a call for a confidential conversation.